Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Two such important functions that often go hand in hand are account management and sales. Understanding the nuances between account management and sales can help businesses optimize their strategies and ensure long-term client relationships. Two such crucial roles are account management and sales.

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Account Management Skills

JANUARY 21, 2022

What’s the most useful skill you need in your Account Manager role and how much formal training have you received? This was the question I posted in a LinkedIn Account Manager Group. Top 10 Skills and Expertise You Need As Account Manager. Essential Account Managers Skills Varies for Each Industry.

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Just when customer account teams and salespeople were beginning to grow accustomed to virtual-only sales and account management, a return to (some) face-to-face interactions is on the horizon. Jonathan Hughes, Partner, Vantage Partners, and David Chapnick, Partner, Vantage Partners.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

At the heart of every thriving enterprise lies a keen focus on business relationship optimization , a task achieved through strategic roles that many might find overlapping—Account Management and Customer Success.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to build a winning account management team Account Management Software ← Back to blog A winning account management team can be your secret weapon to supercharge your company’s growth and customer satisfaction. But how do you assemble, nurture, and lead a high-performing account management team?

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

Strategic Account Management in B2B Welcome to our comprehensive guide on strategic account management. Whether you’re an experienced strategic account manager or aspiring to become one, we share the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical role.

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The Chapman Group

AUGUST 23, 2020

It is understood that within many organizations there are existing account managers who have either been trained or who are extremely gifted and intuitive in the art and science of strategic account management. Some organizations have also chosen the terms GAM (Global Account Manager), and CAM (Corporate Account Manager).

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Arpedio

JANUARY 25, 2023

Successful Strategic Account Management ← Back to blog There’s no doubt about it: Strategic Account Management is the key to success in today's competitive market. But you need the right tools and processes to unlock the power of Strategic Account Management before you can watch your business soar.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 13, 2023

KAM Glossary (with 65 Definitions) To help strategic account managers / key account managers /sales professionals enhance their understanding of Key Account Management (KAM) , this glossary provides clear and concise definitions and explanations of essential terms, definitions, and concepts related to key account management.

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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The hiring manager said, “As soon as you get the orders, we can negotiate what type of development team you’ll have supporting you.” The same is true for implementing a new strategic account management plan. Do you need to restructure your business so you can allocate an account manager to oversee the ongoing business?

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

With the growing size of buying groups in the digital age, it is imperative to consider factors that play into the challenges and benefits of digital key account management. Challenges in Shifting to Digital Key Account Management Shifting to Digital Key Account Management also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Engage Selling

JUNE 8, 2018

I was running your sales team and there had to be one thing that I would insist on, it would be this non-negotiable, mandatory behavior from all salespeople. ??????????????????If All salespeople should be required to have four or more active relationships inside … Read More »

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 21, 2021

They don't need anything As a key account manager, if you've done your job right, there's no reason for them to keep in touch. Rebalance your communication expectations to align with your value as a supplier. They've lost confidence in you Ask yourself, "Have I been delivering my best as a key account manager?"

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is there anything worse a key account manager has to do than tell clients about a price increase? Define the context, your communication strategy, negotiation tactics and contingency plans in the event of an escalation. Will you negotiate? Will you negotiate? Will you negotiate or will you back down?

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Digital environment – Where people buy people, the challenge of forging strong personal relationships becomes more acute when most communications are managed through digital channels. Time and capacity – Many fee-earners are stretched and compelled to manage large amounts of client work under heavy time pressures.

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KAM With Passion

JUNE 20, 2021

This article focuses on individual competencies, especially those of the Key Account Managers. It provides you with a precise description of the skills and competencies required from a true Key Account Manager (not a plain entreprise customers sales rep). Defining Skills & Competencies.

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Shapiro Negotiations

MARCH 9, 2018

Strategic Account Management, or SAM, is all about the relationships you build with company customers or partners. Finely tuned communication and negotiations skills, trusting relationships forged over time, and regular reassessments all contribute to an effective plan. SAM planning works largely the same way.

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Shapiro Negotiations

MARCH 9, 2018

Strategic Account Management, or SAM, is all about the relationships you build with company customers or partners. Finely tuned communication and negotiations skills, trusting relationships forged over time, and regular reassessments all contribute to an effective plan. SAM planning works largely the same way.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

It encompasses various aspects of the sales process, including lead generation, prospecting, qualifying, presenting solutions, overcoming objections, negotiating terms, closing deals, and ultimately retaining customers for repeat business. Begin by identifying the KPIs that will help your team be most effective at account management.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

When an SDR has vetted a prospect, they'll pass the potential lead to Account Executives (AEs). Because they'll be speaking directly with people, SDRs need to have top-notch communication skills , the ability to listen actively, and the resilience to stay positive even when a call doesn't go as expected.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Differential pricing is rarely discussed in professional services although it is often implicit in key account management. Procurement and pricing Increasingly for global or public sector clients, procurement will have a major role in managing panels, framework agreements and tenders.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The key responsibility of an account manager is to retain customers and work as an intermediary for the organization’s sales team. As an enterprise operating in the SaaS (Software As A Service) environment, we understand the importance of having a strong account manager for the company’s overall growth.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Delegates represented a variety of roles – many were MBD generalists covering a range of activities (planning, marketing communications, client listening, account management, campaigns, pitches etc). Others specialised in subjects such as events and internal communications.

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

How much money does a key account manager make? Find out the average salaries for key account managers in Australia, India, the United Kingdom and the United States and what the job is REALLY like before you decide if it's for you. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! Click to Tweet.

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SmartKarrot

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s economic environment, effective account management is essential for building and maintaining strong client relationships and achieving growth. From podcasts and webinars to blogs and social media posts, these influencers are using a range of channels to help other account managers learn, grow, and succeed.

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Every company hires an account manager, especially in SaaS. The account manager is one who needs to be responsible for the everyday management of the customer’s account and business with the company. Since we know an account manager is a vital role, how relevant and important is the role in 2023?

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Improve communication. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. You'll need to understand the decision-making process, the competitive landscape, develop solutions, pricing, negotiation tactics and lots more. Don't get too comfortable.

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Cosawi

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the work we do, we find fascinating to see that Marketing as a function is often missing at the strategic account table. In our more traditional groups, marketing, and sales work in locked steps but it seems that the shift to strategic account management is often missing marketing when time comes to establish its roadmap.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Account management is a broad field that encompasses many distinct roles and responsibilities. While the average account management salary varies significantly based on location, industry, and other factors, some general guidelines can help you determine how much you can expect to earn as an account manager.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 9, 2022

Details at the end of this page ) The KAM CLUB You’re only seconds away from the essential training, advice and support you need for an exceptional career in key account management. Planned my negotiation strategy: Know who I'll negotiate with Know my objectives (best case) and bottom line (worst case). Learn more.

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SmartKarrot

JUNE 18, 2020

A key account manager plays a pivotal role in increasing customer success. There are several vital skills a key account manager should have. The Duties of a Key Account Manager . Given how integral key accounts are to the success of your business, you need to ensure those customers are fully satisfied.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Even on the far right, with disciplined workflows, it’s not easy, and often harder if an RFP or RFI process doesn’t allow open communication. The most commonly supported activities for commercial methodologies include prospecting and opportunity management. Should sales process be adaptable?

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SmartKarrot

MAY 20, 2020

When it comes to keeping the customers engaged and satisfied, the role of an account manager is something that cannot be over-emphasized. They serve as the link between their employer and the specific client accounts they are appointed to look after. Clear Communication . Source: MTD Sales Training.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 17, 2020

Leah has many clients who are interested in launching influencer marketing campaigns and work with her agency to manage influencer relationships. Cross-functional communication skills — Account development managers work closely with colleagues in sales, finance, and customer support organizations.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 29, 2020

An account manager acts as a middleman between the company and its customers. The account manager determines the needs or requirements of the customer – i.e. what they are looking to achieve on both a short and long-term basis. The manager ensures the company delivers to the clients according to their expectations. .

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Jermaine Edwards

APRIL 3, 2020

Asking who’s got great skills at influencing, negotiating, analysing and creativity is the best way to start. Four – Communicate the change. Communication is critical. What : needs to be communicated and also what result you want. How : the method you want to communicate this. It goes without saying….

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2020

But it hasn't been able to address the day-to-day tasks a plumber or electrician performs.Still, there's no denying that there's a quantitative nature to sales — negotiation, vendor management, and budget constraints all require people to know the numbers and make decisions based upon them.".

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